How can you ensure integrated project delivery meets historic preservation needs?

2 Engage the experts

The second step to ensure that your IPD project meets historic preservation needs is to engage the experts who have the knowledge and experience in dealing with historic properties. You should involve them as early as possible in the IPD process, and ensure that they are part of the core team that makes decisions and shares risks and rewards. The experts may include historic preservation consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, craftsmen, and material suppliers. By engaging the experts, you can benefit from their expertise, insights, and recommendations on how to preserve and enhance the historic value of the property.

3 Adopt best practices

The third step to ensure that your IPD project meets historic preservation needs is to adopt best practices that are consistent with the principles and standards of historic preservation. You should follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, which provide guidance on how to choose the appropriate treatment for your property, such as preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, or reconstruction. You should also use compatible materials and methods that respect the original design, craftsmanship, and integrity of the property. Moreover, you should document and monitor the condition and changes of the property throughout the IPD process.

4 Communicate and coordinate

The fourth step to ensure that your IPD project meets historic preservation needs is to communicate and coordinate effectively with all the parties involved in the project. You should establish a clear and transparent communication system that allows for frequent and timely exchange of information, feedback, and ideas. You should also coordinate the activities and schedules of the different disciplines and trades to avoid conflicts and delays. Furthermore, you should communicate and coordinate with the regulatory agencies and the public to obtain the necessary approvals and permits, and to address any issues or concerns that may arise.

5 Innovate and adapt

The fifth step to ensure that your IPD project meets historic preservation needs is to innovate and adapt to the challenges and opportunities that the historic property presents. You should embrace the creativity and flexibility that IPD offers, and explore new ways of solving problems and adding value to the property. You should also be prepared to adapt to the changing conditions and requirements that may emerge during the IPD process, and to make adjustments and compromises as needed. By innovating and adapting, you can achieve a balance between preserving the past and meeting the present and future needs of the property.

6 Evaluate and learn

The sixth and final step to ensure that your IPD project meets historic preservation needs is to evaluate and learn from the results and outcomes of the project. You should measure and assess the performance and satisfaction of the project team, the client, and the stakeholders, and identify the strengths and weaknesses of the IPD process. You should also document and share the lessons learned and the best practices that emerged from the project, and apply them to future IPD projects involving historic properties. By evaluating and learning, you can improve your skills and knowledge, and contribute to the advancement of IPD and historic preservation.

7 Here’s what else to consider

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